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Constitutional Court reviews controversial Sky ECC case
Albania’s Constitutional Court has begun reviewing the highly debated Sky ECC case, which revolves around the admissibility as evidence of encrypted communications decrypted by French authorities. The Special Structure Against...
Altin Dumani voted most influential public figure of the year
In a survey conducted by JAVANEWS, Altin Dumani, the head of SPAK, was named the most influential figure in Albania’s political and institutional developments for 2024. The poll, conducted over...
Albania’s ‘Vetting Commission’ concludes after 7 years of judicial reform
The Independent Qualification Commission (KPK), Albania’s first-level vetting body for judges and prosecutors, officially concluded its seven-year mandate after evaluating 805 magistrates. As of January 1, 2025, all unresolved cases previously...
Special Anti-Corruption Court reviews Kryemadhi’s appeal against asset seizure
The Special Court of Appeals Against Corruption and Organized Crime has begun reviewing an appeal by Monika Kryemadhi, former First Lady and ex-wife of imprisoned former President Ilir Meta. Kryemadhi...
Berisha continues attacks against SPAK Chief
Sali Berisha has continued his public attacks against SPAK Chief Altin Dumani. One day after targeting him and his family in an unprecedented manner, Berisha’s attacks reached a new low...
EU Ambassador to Albania defends SPAK Chief, stresses judicial independence
In an exclusive interview with A2 CNN, EU Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, praised Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) Chief Altin Dumani for his integrity amid accusations from the opposition. Gonzato...
Berisha attempt to intimidate SPAK Chief draws broad condemnation
Sali Berisha has come under fire after displaying a photograph of SPAK Chief Altin Dumani’s wife during a press conference on Friday. The image, taken at a family gathering, was...
Sali Berisha claims he planned to retire from politics before “non grata” designation
Sali Berisha claimed for the first time in an interview in Opinion on TV Klan that he had planned to resign his parliamentary mandate at the start of the 2021...
Special Court grants SPAK three months to address gaps in case against former Deputy PM Ahmetaj
The Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) has granted the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) an additional three months to address deficiencies in its case file against former Deputy...
U.S. Embassy celebrates recognition of SPAK chief among global anti-corruption champion
Altin Dumani, head of Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State as one of 10 Anti-Corruption Champions worldwide. The...